Whenever we have some news from the brewery or any of our pubs, we’ll be sure to post it here. Look out for lots of stories coming up, reporting on events and anything else we think might be of interest to you!
When you’ve got a scrum at the bar, don’t buy the dummy, try this to ease the pressure, convert and go for the grand slam. Think that’s enough rugby puns! See: Light Amber Smell: Fruity Malt Taste: Bitter Sweet Outside Half is a limited edition release and will be available on the bar at the […]
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We have teamed up with The Elephant & Castle, Bloxham to brew a unique ale, Legacy. Simon Finch and a handful of eager locals brewed the beer to celebrate 50 years of the Finch family being licensees of the historic and traditional pub. Chas Finch took over the running of the pub in 1974, moving […]
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CELEBRATING 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEER AND BREWING CELEBRATING 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEER AND BREWING To mark the start of our 175th Anniversary year, we will be brewing a series of special anniversary beers. 175 Gold. As the name suggests, this is a golden ale, strong but subtle with notes of orange and grapefruit. The perfect […]
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CELEBRATING 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEER AND BREWING To mark the start of our 175th Anniversary year, we will be brewing a series of special anniversary beers. First up is 175 Strong Ale 7.5%. As the name suggests, this is a strong and robust dark red beer, fruity, full bodied with a hint of spice. It […]
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There is no better place to enjoy a refreshing beer than in your local pub. This year we are celebrating 175 years of beer and brewing. It’s a passion that every generation shares and we want to share it with you. Join us on our virtual ale trail as we take you on a tour […]
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We are proud to announce that we are now a Gold Sponsor of Chipping Norton Theatre. In the heart of the Cotswolds, at the junction point of three counties and four regions, The Theatre Chipping Norton is a mixed arts venue, hosting, co-producing and supporting some of the most exciting, accessible and entertaining culture in […]
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Hook Norton brewer: Quality and price point key for cask’s future The second part of Gary Lloyd from of The Cask Project Podcast’s Interview with Andy Thomas from Hook Norton Brewery Maintaining quality and not being scared to charge what your beer is worth will help cask beer stay at the forefront of UK pubs. […]
Read more US brewers see cask as the pinnacle for beer and the latest craft innovations from the US can work just as well in the traditional dispense method, according to Hook Norton’s Brewery Supervisor Andy Thomas. As the craft beer market burgeons – often in the form of US hops used in kegged beers – the […]
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Proud to annouce that our 174 Strong Ale and 174 Gold bottle labels have won joint first place in The Labologists Society 2023 Label of the Year Competition. The Labologists Society an International Society for those interested in Beer Labels and Brewery Research We aim to promote interest and disseminate knowledge about the hobby of […]
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Proud to announce that New Realm Hoptropolis was voted champion beer at Wetherspoon’s Autumn Real Ale Festival. The beer was brewed at Hook Norton by Mitch Steele to brew this deep golden beer. The intensely fruity aroma leads to a medium body and emerging hop character, with plenty of tropical fruit notes and a pleasing […]
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Proud to announce that The Butchers Arms, Balscote has been voted one of the top 16 pubs in the UK by CAMRA. About the Award CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year is the annual competition to find the very best pub in the UK. We’ve been highlighting the best pubs in the country since 1988, […]
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Hook Norton Brewery is celebrating winning Gold for it’s Premium Ale, Old Hooky at the International Beer Challenge 2023. In addition, it picked up Silver for Crafty Fox Black IPA and Bronze for Oat Sower Gluten Free and Red Rye. The IBC aims to reward and promote excellent beers from around the globe, providing the […]
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